Bourbon Street Shots · Feb 8, 2021
DON’T OVERTHINK: ZION IS GENERATIONAL
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Zion Williamson, the high school mega-star, the Duke phenom who took the NCAA by storm, or some know him as Zion Williamson, the guy compared to Charles Barkley and LeBron James. No doubt about it, Zion came into the NBA as one of the most hyped prospects of all-time. The other-worldly athleticism to go along with his burly frame made him unique and, in many eyes, a ‘can’t miss prospect.’ These mammoth-sized expectations put on by the media, also by default, placed pressure on the Pelicans to win right away. In terms of the question, “Has Zion Williamson lived up to the hype?” The answer is complex and a resounding yes.